Save the date: Bayfest, presented by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Islander File Photo
Wednesday, Oct. 8
7:25 a.m. — Official sunrise.
2 p.m. — Program on reverse mortgages, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
5 p.m. — Teen movie night, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:09 p.m. — Official sunset.
Thursday, Oct. 9
7:25 a.m. — Official sunrise.
2 p.m. — Program on self-publishing presented by Lindy Tucker, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
8 p.m. — Island Players opening night of “Tribune,” Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Performances continue Tuesday-Sunday through Oct. 19. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.
7:07 p.m. — Official sunset.
Friday, Oct. 10
7:26 a.m. — Official sunrise.
2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
5:30 p.m. — Popcorn and Politics candidate forum and citizens’ party, Islander newspaper office, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
7:06 p.m. — Official sunset.
Saturday, Oct. 11
7:27 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:05 p.m. — Official sunset.
Sunday, Oct. 12
7:27 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:04 p.m. — Official sunset.
7:30 p.m. — Island Players auditions for “Regrets Only,” Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755.
Monday, Oct. 13
7:28 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:30 p.m. — Official sunset.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
7:28 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:02 p.m. — Official sunset.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
7:29 a.m. — Official sunrise.
2 p.m. — Natural Parks program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:02 p.m. — Official sunset.
Off Island
Wednesday, Oct. 8
3 p.m. — Florida Maritime Museum lecture, “Myths and Creatures of Florida’s Backwaters,” 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
Friday, Oct. 10
1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center Golf Tournament, Longboat Key Club Islandside, 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.
6 p.m. — Perico Preserve sneak peek, Manatee Avenue east of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Information and reservations: 941-742-5923.
Saturday, Oct. 11
8 a.m.-3 p.m. — Palma Sola plant sale, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-2866.
10 a.m. — Robinson Preserve first-timer kayak tour, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Information and reservations: 941-742-5923.
11 a.m. — Eighth annual Privateers Shiprek Poker Run, departing from the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-730-1689.
2 p.m. — Maritime Mythologies and Front Porch Jam, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
3-7 p.m. Ben Gullett Mullet Cast Net Tournament fish fry, Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreation Center, 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-792-8314.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
6 p.m. — Perico Preserve sneak peek, Manatee Avenue east of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Information and reservations: 941-742-5923.
Coming up
• Oct. 17-18, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria.
• Oct. 19, Longboat Key Triathlon, Longboat Key.
• Oct. 25, Anna Maria Island Privateers Day of the Dead/Invasion Ball, Bradenton.
• Oct. 30, South Florida Museum’s “The War of the Worlds” broadcast, Bradenton.
Save the date
• Nov. 1-2, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Festival, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 1, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota.
• Nov. 3, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 4, general election.
• Nov. 7, Longboat Key Historical Society annual fish fry, Longboat Key.
• Nov. 8, Anna Maria Island Privateer Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 8, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Symphony on the Sand, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 11, The Islander Veterans Salute, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 15, Anna Maria Garden Club annual plant sale, Anna Maria.
• Nov. 15, CrossPointe Community Thanksgiving, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 15, Florida Maritime Museum’s Boatyard Bash, Cortez.
Posting in the calendar
Send calendar announcements to calendar@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via email and phone. High-resolution photographs welcome. The deadline for submissions is the Wednesday a week before publication.
Calendar of ongoing events, activities
Through…
• Through Oct. 19, Tuesday-Sunday, “Tribute” at the Island Players theater, 10008 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755.
• Through October, sea-turtle nesting season in Florida. Lights out along the beaches.
• Through October, featured artist Nancy Law and “Our Endless Blooming Season” display, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
• Through Nov. 22, “Creatures of the Deep” exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
• Through November, Atlantic hurricane season. Be prepared.
Wednesdays
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• First Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Gulf Coast Writers, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• First Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• First Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Courthouse Concerts, Manatee County Courthouse, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.
• Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think+Drink science night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• Third Wednesdays, noon, Anna Maria Garden Club meeting, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-2607.
• Third Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Star Talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Thursdays
• First and third Thursdays, 2 p.m., knitting group meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Third Thursdays, 10 a.m., guardian ad litem, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Last Thursdays, Seaside Quilters, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 312-315-6212.
Fridays
• Most Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Fee may apply. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mike Sales’ sunset drum circle, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0784.
• First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
Saturdays
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.
• Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, October-May, the Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Main Street, Bradenton. Information: 941-447-9494.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• First Saturdays, Felts Audubon Preserve tours, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-758-7478.
• First Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
• Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., origami club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Second Saturdays, 2 p.m., porch party, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
• Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., stress management through breathing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
Mondays
• Mondays, 12:30 p.m., bridge games, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Information: 941-778-0414.
• First Mondays, 7 p.m., Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board meeting, Fishermen’s Hall, 4515 123rd St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-254-4972.
• Third Mondays, 7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 meeting, 5801 33rd Ave. Court Drive W., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton. Information: 941-779-4476.
• Third Mondays, noon, Anna Maria Island Democrats meeting, Seafood Shack/Marina Grill, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-761-4017.
• Fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Anna Maria Island Community Center board meeting, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
Tuesdays
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m., children’s storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• Fourth Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together, Paradise Bagel and Cafe, 3210 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-4144.